Multiple choice

Directions: Choose one word substitute for the given phrase.

Government by the worst citizens

  1. Despotism

  2. Oligarchy

  3. Kakistocracy

  4. Census
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kakistocracy is rule by the worst or least qualified citizens (from Greek 'kakistos' meaning worst). Despotism is rule by one with absolute power, oligarchy is rule by a small elite, and census is a population count.

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